BAO Bones
Developer: BAO Plugins
Native IK rigging for After Effects that sets up in three clicks and drives a whole character from one layer.
What BAO Bones does
BAO Bones handles rigging and animation as a native After Effects plugin, so no expressions are needed. IK chains can be set up in as few as three clicks, and a whole character can be controlled from one layer with no extra nulls or controllers.
It does not rely on expressions and is GPU accelerated. A distortion mesh fits joint bending and stays editable, with masks for smooth skinning. The workflow is fully keyframable, with Automatic and Manual IK modes and keyframable Parenting and Selection points. Limbs need not be straight, which avoids unbending layers in Photoshop, and a Puppeteer module controls many Bones instances from one layer. Ideal for 2D character animation.
Key features
- IK setup in as little as three clicks
- Whole character on a single layer
- Native and GPU accelerated, no expressions
- Editable distortion mesh with masks
- Puppeteer module for multiple instances
FAQ
Is BAO Bones free?
Yes, BAO Bones is free. Click the Download Free button on this PluginDex page to get it at no cost.
Which apps does BAO Bones work with?
BAO Bones works with After Effects.
Who develops BAO Bones?
BAO Bones is developed by BAO Plugins. You can find their other plugins on the BAO Plugins page of this catalog.
Where can I download BAO Bones?
Download BAO Bones free from this PluginDex page using the Download Free button. You get free access without paying.